Summer Slide and Ways to Prevent it
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Beat the Heat Guide
Contents Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks - Beat the Heat and Summer Picks P. 6 10 Ways to Keep Cool When It's Hot P. 8 Summer Slide and Ways to Prevent It P. 12 Raising a Summer Reader P. 16 Beat the Heat Guide P. 18 Preparing Kids for Hurricanes P. 22 Warrior Wisdom - new advice column - P. 25 Cool Kitchen Fun P. 26 PB Travels - NEW Reasons to Visit Orlando P. 28 Events and Things to Do P. 30
ON THE COVER These Wellington girls are ready for summer fun! Left to Right is: Addison, 10 years old, Carley, 10years old and Whitney Kay, 9 years old. Cover photograph by Lynn Hernandez of Lynn Studios, Inc. www.lynnstudios1.com.
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Letter From The Publisher Greetings, Summer is flying by too fast! We have just a little over a month before we head back to school. I hope you have been enjoying the summertime. We have been having a great summer so far, but the temperatures are starting to heat up! So we have some fun ways to stay cool in the 10th annual Beat the Heat issue. Inside you'll find our yearly guide, tips, events and even fun no-cook snacks! We are working hard at staying cool over the next two to three months when temperatures can get over 90 degrees and feel like 100!! I have to say that in mid-June, I was done with school - physically, mentally, just done. We have definitely been slacking off these past few weeks and enjoying summer sleep-in and going on vacation. But we are back on working to make sure the Summer Slide doesn't creep in. Check out page 12 for some great daily tips you can do with your child an hour or less a day to help keep their school skills sharp over the summer. It won't be long until we will be prepping to go back to school. If your child isn't crazy about reading every day, check out page 16 for additional help to get your child in summer reading mode. I have been slacking on the reading stack myself, so a great idea is to sit and read while your child is reading. (Note: my children are older 9 and 12 and read independently and silently this will not work with the little ones.) Reading is also a great afternoon activity to do when it is too hot outside. I hope you spend these last weeks of summer staying cool and having fun!!! Happy Parenting,
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New Eco-Friendly Backpacks & Lunchboxes from FenriciSummer camp, road trips, or just heading back to school… Fenrici has debuted new, eco-conscious backpacks and matching lunchboxes that are always in style. With fun, ontrend patterns like leopard, camo and tie-dye, kids will love carrying all of their necessities in a roomy, comfortable pack. Durable and made from recycled materials, the backpacks can hold a laptop, books and more. The new backpacks and matching lunchboxes are available on Fenrici.com and Amazon.com, with every purchase giving back to Global Genes. Trendy new patterns include Galaxy (pictured) Camo, Tie-Dye Blue, Tie-Dye Pink and Leopard. www.Fenrici.com. Soothe Summer and Stress away with the Bleu Lavande Sweet Dreams Set, Bleu Lavande is your go-to source for pure lavender essential oil for a truly soothing aromatherapy experience. The brand’s true lavender is a game-changer for creating a calm and relaxing environment, especially when everyday stresses get hard to manage. Bleu Lavande products are made with certified lavender essential oil and the high natural actives to get the maximum benefits for your skin and overall wellness. The therapeutic benefits of lavender are becoming more well known to soothe the mind, body and soul. All Bleu Lavande products have natural origin ingredients, contain no sulfates, parabens, artificial fragrances or dyes, and are certified cruelty-free.
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The UPside Delivered’s “Begin to Think Aloud” journal is a great activity for summer. This journal helps children understand their thinking – that a thought can be changed – questioned – flexible – and even let go. The journal provides a visual connection of thoughts and feelings for children and adults. It is a great addition to a youngster’s library with easy-tounderstand pictures and prompts: https://upsidedelivered.com/product/ begin-to-think-aloud/. 6 July 2021| PB Parenting |
Check out page 26 for a kidfriendly recipe perfect for Summer from Kidstir.
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10 Ways To Keep Cool When It’s Hot Wow it is hot out! It is hard to keep your cool in South Florida when temperatures reach the mid 90s for the next few months. It is important to stay cool not only for your comfort but your safety. Dangerously high temperatures can result in heat-related illnesses ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The following tips can help you keep cool all summer long. 1. Beat the sun and heat with an early morning or evening activity or workout. 2. Try to stay in the shade when outdoors during peak sunlight. 3. Wear loose-fitting clothing, preferably of a light color. Also cotton clothing will keep you cooler than many synthetics. 4. Fill a spray bottle with water and keep it in the refrigerator for a quick refreshing spray to your face after being outdoors or take it on the go with you! 5. Fans can help circulate air and make you feel cooler even in an air-conditioned house. 6. Try storing lotions or cosmetic toners in the refrigerator to use on hot, overtired feet. 8 July 2021| PB Parenting |
7. Keep plastic bottles of water in the freezer; grab one when you’re ready to go outside. As the ice melts, you’ll have a supply of cold water with you. 8. Take frequent baths or showers with cool or tepid water. 9. Combat dehydration by drinking plenty of water along with sports drinks or other sources of electrolytes. Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these will promote dehydration. 10. Instead of hot foods, try lighter summer fare including frequent small meals or snacks containing cold fruit or low fat dairy products. As an added benefit, you won’t have to cook next to a hot stove. Finally, use common sense. If the heat is intolerable, stay indoors when you can and avoid activities in direct sunlight or on hot asphalt surfaces. Pay special attention to the elderly, infants, and anyone with a chronic illness, as they may dehydrate easily and be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Don’t forget that pets also need protection from dehydration and heat-related illnesses too.
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Summer Slide? You may have heard of this term, but what is it? The Summer Slide is the tendency for children to lose some of the academic gains made during the previous school year. Research has shown that children experience significant learning loss over the summer. This past school year has even been more challenging for all; students, parents, and teachers. We have had a few weeks to catch a break from school. But as we approach the halfway point of summer, parents must not forget about the "summer slide" that can happen to students. Summer Slide can cause a decline in reading ability and other academic skills such as math that can occur over the summer months when school is not in session. Not all students are
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affected by the summer slide, but a large percentage are. It is the responsibility of parents to encourage reading and academics, even during the summer. Here are some tips to keep the Summer Slide away. Reading: • Have your child read every day for 20 minutes. Children read more when the important adults in their lives are also readers, so pick up a book and read. If your child is an independent reader, you can carve out a time to sit in the same room and read together. This would be an excellent opportunity to relax and read a book together. Maybe make an afternoon snack that can be enjoyed together while reading. Create a daily ritual of reading together. This time allows you to relax and bond with your child. • Stock up on new books! Visit book stores or libraries or even create a book swap with friends to allow them to always have a new book handy to read. It can even be magazines or comic books, anything to get them reading. • Ask questions. Get your child talking about what they are reading. Make sure to ask about the story and characters. Ask your child's opinion of the book, who their favorite character, and would they recommend it to friends? • Start a Book Club with friends. This is an excellent way for pre-teens and teenagers
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be creative, and improve their writing and penmanship skills. For pre-writers, have them practice their fine motor skills and write their letters and their name. They can use whiteboards, chalkboards, paper, etc.
to stay connected over the summer. Have them read the same book with their friends and discuss it. This can even be done virtually over facetime or zoom. Writing Reading isn't the only skill at risk of being lost. Writing is a critical skill that is affected by Summer. Writing every day in the summer encourages our kids to share their thoughts,
For beginning writers, have them write a sentence and draw a corresponding picture. You could ask them to describe what they saw on a trip or vacation or outing. Ensure that they focus on using capitals, finger spaces, punctuation, and sounding out their words. For older children that are independent writers, there are a few more ideas. You could have keep a journal or create a comic book. They could also get community service hours and write thank-you notes to soldiers or create birthday and holiday cards for homebound seniors. Check out Rales Jewish Family Services
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community service project that is great way for pre-teens and teens to earn community services hours. Make holiday and birthday cards for local seniors. It really cheers them up and brings a smile to their face! Cards will be distributed during various JFS holiday food deliveries and on seniors' birthdays. Earn one hour of community service for every five cards you make! For additional information, visit: http://ralesjfs.org/cardmaking Math Math is everywhere! • When you go to the store use cash instead of your card and have your child count the change. • Have your child count their snack, one goldfish, two goldfish. • When you are shopping for groceries count fruits and vegetables. • When you are driving around town, count different objects or read ut numbers on son. • When baking together, this is an excellent
opportunity to teach fractions. • Older children should focus on learning their multiplication facts and being able to memorize those. Flash cards and grade appropriate workbooks are helpful with practicing. • Soduku puzzles are another great way to get your child to use their critical thinking. Spending just a little time each day will hopefully keep the Summer Slide away!
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Raising a Summer Reader When the lazy days of summer arrive and your child's schedule is packed with swimming, camp, and family vacations, it can be a challenge to find time for reading. But kids' reading skills don't have to stop growing just because school's out. Here are some ways to make reading a natural part of their summer fun: Explore your library. Visit your local library to check out books and magazines that your kids haven't seen before. Many libraries have summer reading programs, book clubs, and reading contests for even the youngest borrowers. There are often incentives, such as a free book upon completing their summer reading lists. Young kids will feel extra grownup checking out books with their own library card. Read on the road. Going on a long car trip? Make sure the back seat is stocked with favorite reads. When you're not at the wheel, you can read the books aloud. Get some audio books (many libraries have large selections) and listen to them together during drive time. Make your own books. Pick one of your family's favorite parts of summer — whether it's baseball, ice cream, vacation, or the pool — and have your child draw or cut out related 16 July 2021| PB Parenting |
pictures from magazines and catalogs. Paste the pictures onto paper to make a book, and then encourage your child to write text for each page. A younger child can dictate the story for you to write down (using your child's words). When you're done, read the book together. Keep in touch. Kids don't have to go away to write about summer vacation. Even if your family stays home, you can encourage your child to send postcards, letters, or e-mails to friends and relatives. Ask a relative to be your child's pen pal, and encourage a weekly exchange of letters, postcards, or e-mails. Keep up the reading rituals. Even if everything else changes during the summer, keep up the reading routines already in place at your house. Read with your kids every day — whether it's just before bedtime or under a shady tree on a lazy afternoon. And don't forget to take a book to the beach! Just brush the sand off the pages! This information was provided by KidsHealth®, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this, visit KidsHealth.org or TeensHealth.org. © 1995- 2021. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®. All rights reserved.
LOCAL STORY TIMES & READING PROGRAMS Interactive Story: Sensational Story ‘n More at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center Every Tuesday at 10:00-10:45 AM for ages 2-5 years old. Children's books are brought to life through interactive reading and an art activity. Due to small class sizes, pre-registration is strongly suggested. Masks are required for adults & children age 6 and up. FREE for Museum Members and FREE with paid Museum admission for NonMembers. For more information and to pre-register go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org. Palm Beach County Library System is offering a Summer Reading program through Fri, Jul 30. Readers of all ages are invited to get in on the fun and share their progress for a chance to win a prize. Sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Learn more at www. pbclibrary.org.
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Welcome to our 10th annual Beat the Heat Guide. This guide is an excellent resource for the summer when the temperatures outside can get up past 90 degrees and feel like 100. PB Parenting has put together some of our favorite places to visit during the summertime (and year round). There are also some great indoor options for rainy days or the ever-present afternoon thunderstorms. This resource directory is available online and year-round at www.pbparenting.com. Adrenaline Entertainment Center offers 45,000 sqft of Extreme Play. SUMMER RUSH SPECIAL! Monday through Friday 11am – 4pm you can get 3 hours + Drink + Pizza Slice for only $20 all Summer long. If you’re looking for a day of adventure and excitement, look no further than Adrenaline Entertainment Center’s indoor trampoline park in Lake Worth! Our parks are so much more than just a traditional trampoline park. Adrenaline offers high-energy fun through a wide variety of heart pounding activities like basketball, dodgeball, rock-climbing, performance trampolines, foam pits, battle beams and more! Remember to mention PB PARENT for 20% off! Check out their website for details www.jumpadrenaline.com/lake-worth. 18 July 2021| PB Parenting |
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Add a splash of art to your child’s summer! Register now for the FREE Early Learners program at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in Lake Worth Beach. These fun, educational workshops run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (6/29-7/21) and are designed for children ages 0-6. Registration is required: palmbeachculture.com/earlylearners. Live Like Jake ISR Swim Lessons - Stay cool and safe in the pool this summer. Live Like Jake offers ISR swim lessons at their brand new indoor swim facility in Palm Beach Gardens. LLJ is committed to honoring the life and joy of Jake
Roarke Morrison; its mission is to raise awareness for drowning prevention. The organization achieves this by providing ISR infant self-rescue swim lesson scholarships to those who cannot afford them and providing financial assistance to those families who have lost a child or have a child with critical care needs. Visit livelikejake. com and facebook.com/livelikejake and @ livelikejake3939 on Instagram to learn more.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday (10 am – 5 pm), Sunday (Noon – 5 pm). Last admission ticket sold at 4 pm. The Children’s Garden closes at 4:30 pm. Admission: $15 Adults, $13 Seniors (65+)/ Youth (13-17), Children (2-12). McKee members and children under 2 free. McKee Botanical Garden is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture and enhance a historic garden in a unique tropical setting for visit this enchanting garden where families can delight in nature the education, enjoyment and enrichment a whimsical adventure sure to inspire young and old alike. McKee Botanical of all. McKee Botanical Garden is located at Check our website for Sean Kenney’s award-winning NATURE1 in Vero Beach. For more Gardens Children’s 350 US Highway daily children’s activities in CONNECTS made with LEGO bricks, the Children’s Garden Garden The one-acre information, call 772-794-0601 or go to www. Children’s Garden features mckeechildrensgarden.org a grand discovery tree WAY 1, VERO BEACH FL 32962 | 772-794-0601 | www.mckeegarden.org with a pirate shipwreck, a monkey bridge, a Sandoway Discovery waterlily fountain and splash garden, a reading Center offers a glimpse circle, fairy forest and more. The mission of the into South Florida’s fragile Children’s Garden at McKee is to create a fun marine and freshwater and whimsical outdoor destination that inspires environments through imagination and curiosity in children through educational exhibits and interaction, education and exploration. Garden programs. Visitors of all Produced by Imagine Exhibitions. Sculptures ©Sean Kenney. Photography ©JPR Images
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2021 BEAT THE HEAT GUIDE ages can get an up-close view of: sharks and other fish in our coral reef pool, native and invasive reptiles and amphibians, shells in our world-class shell collection, butterfly garden and native dune, opossum and screech owl in our nocturnal room, stingrays and more! Come take a picture with this life size Megalodon jaw. This massive shark has been extinct for 2.6 million years! The largest shark ever on record. Open Tues.-Sat. from 10 AM - 4 PM. Sundays 12 PM - 4 PM. Closed Sunday July 18, Monday and all major holidays. Save time and buy your tickets online. www.sandoway.org. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center Looking for a cool place to play? Come have fun with us at the museum! Every
day is a learning adventure for children ages 1-8 (for mom and dad too!) with story time and craft projects. Play and learn on two floors of interactive exhibits. Two play sessions Tuesday – Saturday (9am – 12pm and 1:30pm – 4:30pm). 129 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach. Reservations strongly recommended. See website for detailed information for your safety and to schedule a visit. www. schoolhousemuseum.org or call 561-742-6780. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is OPEN - we are the perfect destination to beat the heat! Enjoy cool science exhibits, check out the Aquarium and take-in a show in the only full
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EARLY LEARNERS Schedule Little Artist: Creative Reuse Tuesdays, 6/29 –7/20 Ages: 2 – 6 yrs.
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Preparing Kids for Hurricanes Hurricane season is already gearing up as we kept an eye on Elsa. Here are some tips from KidsHealth® on how to help prepare your family and help your kids deal with the stress and emotions of an impending and possible storm. ________________________________________ Hurricanes can be scary — for grown-ups and kids alike. Kids learn how to respond to situations based on the behaviors and attitudes of those around them. Here are some tips to help them — and you — be ready during hurricane season.
Talk About Hurricanes Kids might be confused about what a hurricane is, so use simple age-appropriate descriptions of what to expect if one is coming your way. For a younger child, you might say, “A hurricane is a tropical storm with very strong winds and lots of rain, lightning, and thunder.” It’s also important to tell kids that grown-ups will do their best to keep them safe. Try to Remain Calm Yourself Kids can easily sense the emotions of those around them. When a parent seems overly upset or worried, this can make a child’s own fears or worries worse. Let Kids Help With Pre-storm Preparations Keeping them busy can help keep kids’ minds off of their worries. Helping prepare in ageappropriate ways also can increase a child’s sense of control over the situation. To involve your kids: Prepare a family disaster emergency kit. Kids can help collect canned goods and get flashlights ready. Have your kids help bring outdoor items inside. Discuss your family’s disaster plan together. Will you need to evacuate — and what would that look like? Which grown-ups will do what? This
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will help kids know what to expect. During the Storm Let kids pick a few comfort items, nonelectronic games, and toys in case of power outages. Try to keep as normal a routine as possible. This can help children feel calm and safe. Encourage kids to talk about their feelings or thoughts about what’s happening. Some kids might prefer not to talk right away — and that’s OK too. Spend time together and let them know that you’re there when they’re ready. After the Storm Monitor media exposure. There can be “too much coverage” leading up to and especially after a hurricane hits. These images might be
too much for young eyes and sensitive hearts. Let children help with clean-up. Pay attention to signs of stress, including nightmares, regressive behavior/acting younger than their age, and extra clinginess. These are common in children who’ve gone through a traumatic event. If you see any of these signs, talk to your doctor and know that trained counselors can help. © 1995-2021. The Nemours Foundation/ KidsHealth®. Reprinted with permission. Basic Disaster Supplies Kit To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.
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A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items: • Water (one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation) • Food (min. 3 day supply of shelf stable food) • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert • Flashlight with Extra batteries • First aid kit • Whistle (to signal for help) • Plastic sheeting and duct tape • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation) • Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities) • Manual can opener (for food) • Local maps • Cell phone with chargers/backup battery • Prescription medications • Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives • Infant formula, bottles, diapers and wipes
• Pet food and extra water for your pet • Cash or traveler’s checks • Important family document • Sleeping bag or blanket for each person • Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes • Fire extinguisher and matches in a waterproof container • Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils • Paper and pencil • Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children Additional Emergency Supplies The CDC has recommended people include additional items in their kits to help prevent the spread of coronavirus Consider adding the following items: • Cloth face coverings (for ages 2 and above), • Soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces
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Kids kitchen skills: slicing decoration Step-by-Step Instructions (with help from a grown-up) Cut bananas in half. Cut through the middle of the stem all the way down to the flesh to create the dolphin’s beak. Carve semi-circles on both sides of the peel and fan out to create the fins. Save the other banana halves for another recipe. Add berries to your serving cups. Color in the dolphin eyes with your marker and place in cups. Open the beak and insert a gummy fish or berry. Dive in! Recipe activity courtesy of Kidstir. Learn more at Kidstir.com. EVEN APART, WE CAN STILL FIND WAYS TO BE TOGETHER. JOIN US ON OUR FACEBOOK GROUPS - PALM BEACH COUNTY MOMS - PALM BEACH COUNTY PARENTS - PALM BEACH NICU MOMS
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socially distance during the outdoor Laser Concert Spectacular. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets to set up on the lawn and can purchase food from the food truck scheduled to be on-site. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for children, $10 for adult members, $8 for children members and free for children under 3. The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation’s Shakespeare by the Sea XXXI production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM runs July 8 – 11 and 15 – 18 at the Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, Jupiter located at 750 South S.R. A1A Jupiter, FL 33477. Gates open at 6:30 pm with performances starting at 8 pm. A $5 donation per person is suggested. Parents, students, teachers and appreciators can discover more about A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM through the PNC ArtsAlive funded program, Sharing Shakespeare. A complete study guide, fun video shorts and more are available to download through the Festival’s website pbshakespeare.org. Visit www. pbshakespeare.org for Festival information Nights at the Museum is back! Fri. July 30 - This month's theme is Space Explorers. On the last Friday of select months, from 6-9pm, guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive
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